ZIP 30107 (Ball Ground, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30107: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cherokee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with Georgia
Cherokee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Cherokee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Georgia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cherokee County at a glance: 1 in 13 crashes involve a garbage truck (71 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,000 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cherokee County. They injured 344 people and killed 23.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30107 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-20 (4), SR-108 (2) and SR-372 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 71 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is March, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.4 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30107 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 7 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| SR-108 | 2 |
| SR-372 | 2 |
| CR-1062 Ball Ground Hwy | 1 |
| CR-CANTON Highway | 1 |
| CR-STEVE Tate Highway | 1 |
| I-575 | 1 |
| SR-0005 | 1 |
| SR-0020 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 12 |
| I 75 S At Milepost 276.00 | 9 |
| Knox Bridge Hwy | 8 |
| Cumming Hwy | 6 |
| I 75 N At Milepost 276.00 | 6 |
| E Cherokee | 5 |
| Cumming | 5 |
| Ball Ground Rd | 5 |
ZIP 30107 at a glance
| Population | 19,134 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,811 |
| Median home value | $385,674 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 72 | +34% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 62 | -13% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 95 | +52% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 95. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30107
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30107?
1,000 truck crashes have been reported in Cherokee County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 344 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30107?
Since 2015, SR-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30107: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30107?
October has the most truck crashes in Cherokee County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30107?
Since 2015, Cherokee County has reported 71 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30107 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cherokee County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30107?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.